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US news
fromABC7 Chicago
19 hours ago

Hazmat, SWAT, FBI swarm Las Vegas home after possible biolab found

Law enforcement and hazmat teams responded to a suspected illegal biological laboratory in a Las Vegas home, detaining one person and removing hazardous materials.
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
3 days ago

Firefighters remove five-gallon bucket of methamphetamine at Bay Area hotel

The Vallejo Fire Department have removed hazardous materials, including a five-gallon bucket of methamphetamine, at the Vallejo Inn on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 1:40 p.m., the department arrived at the venue located at 444 Tennessee Street and found the unidentified hazardous material inside the five-gallon bucket, which warranted a full HazMat response. The property was then evacuated to ensure the safety of occupants and roads were closed off nearby soon after.
Public health
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Gas line explosion in Castaic prompts 5 Freeway closure, shelter-in-place order

A gas line explosion in Castaic prompted freeway closure, a shelter-in-place order, gas shutoff, and ongoing hazmat response; no injuries reported.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Delivery truck went to the wrong Linwood Street, and now a basement is filled with oil

A delivery truck accidentally pumped 385 gallons of oil into a Medford home's basement, displacing six residents and triggering an extensive hazmat cleanup.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

More than 100 firefighters battle hazardous blaze at General Motors in Pasadena

Four-alarm fire at GM's Pasadena design studio burned lithium-ion batteries and prototype cars, trapped a firefighter, and required over 100 firefighters with hazmat support.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Suspected drugs seized at Belfast property as occupants and police officers released from hospital

No noxious substance was detected on Damascus Street; suspected drugs were removed, several people were medically assessed and discharged, and enquiries remain ongoing.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 months ago

Oil spill snarls traffic on Manhattan's First Avenue, turns block into slip-and-slide

A spilled oil delivery coated part of First Avenue, causing a hazardous cleanup, a cyclist crash, traffic closures and lingering fuel odor.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Watch: Dramatic moment hazmat crews board British Airways flight from London after mid-air scare

A British Airways flight diverted to Venice after multiple passengers and crew fell ill, prompting hazmat-clad emergency teams to board and test affected people.
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